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Thematic funds attract investors. But are the higher fees worth it?

According to a new report from Morningstar, investors continue to show interest in thematic funds, a type of fund that invests in multiple sectors and assets based on a key theme such as AI, clean energy or cannabis. Over the past five years, the volume of assets in thematic funds globally increased by approximately 108%…

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5 Proven Strategies for Securing Celebrity Endorsements

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As marketers, we're always looking to get a leg up on our competition. or celebrity endorsement is a historically reliable way of doing so. Celebrities offer a chance to reach new audiences that are outside of your traditional marketing efforts. IN ButterflyMXwe have had success working with…

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IRS Releases 2025 Inflation and Other Adjustments

The Internal Revenue Service has published Revenue Procedure 2024-40, which specifies tannual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. Here are some of the highlights: • Gift, estate and inheritance transfer tax exemption amounts: $13.99 million (up from $13.61 million). • Annual gift tax exemption (IRC Section 2503): $19,000 (up from $18,000). •…

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Why modern leadership requires influence beyond the boardroom

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today's leaders can't just be good at their jobs – they have to be exceptional at so much more. Once upon a time, leadership was about managing revenue, operations, and owning the company's message from the top down. The job was clear: Steer the ship, own the…

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On the cover: November 2024

Carl Sprinkhorn The pink tree sold for $11,875 at Swann Auction Galleries' American Art sale on September 19, 2024, in New York City. Sprinchorn moved to the United States from Sweden as a teenager to pursue his artistic career. He studied at the New York School of Art under Robert Henry, the renowned portrait and…

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7 steps to choose the right market for your startup's international expansion

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Global expansion is a goal for most startups, as it provides access to larger markets and a more diverse customer base. In fact, 60% of startups aim to expand internationally within the first three years of operation; however, only 4.6% pass the scales successfully. Achieving scaling status…

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How advisors can help business owners

Private businesses are vital to the economy, with more than 25 million operating in the United States. However, an alarming survey finds that more than a third (37%) of these business owners are looking to sell in the next two years – with more than half (55%) citing retirement as a reason for leaving. Based…

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How Marc Murphy balances TV fame and culinary roots

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For the famous boss Marc Murphyfood is more than a career – it's a way to care for others. Murphy, who built a name for himself through restaurants and appearances on shows like Food Network Shreddedis driven to create opportunities for his team. The food business is…

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Building a future-proof wealth management firm

As interest in alternative investments grows, financial advisors have the opportunity to expand their services. Success depends on integrating alternatives in key areas such as portfolio management and client reporting. In our next webinar, you'll learn how the right technology can help. By integrating alternative investment data into your existing wealth stack, you can provide…

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Build a passive income stream with this $25 package

Disclosure: Our goal is to display products and services that we think you will find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, the Entrepreneur may receive a small portion of the sales revenue from our trading partners. In recent years, professionals have turned to side hustles to supplement their income. About 46% of side hustlers…

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